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#BS-1986-OLD88-625C

1986 Oldsmobile 88

Based on reports from 33 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
33
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 33 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasolineHIGH

2 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline issues.

!Inspect the Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline2 (6%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System2 (6%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic2 (6%)
Speed Control2 (6%)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System1 (3%)
Seat Belts:front:webbing1 (3%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist1 (3%)
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls1 (3%)

1986 Oldsmobile 88: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1986 Oldsmobile 88, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1986 Oldsmobile 88, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1986 Oldsmobile 88, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1986 Oldsmobile 88, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

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Recall History (1 recall)

86V122000Sep 1986

SUSPENSION:REAR

THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT STUD TO KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD ALLOW THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT STUD TO LOOSEN AT THE KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT. A LOOSE BALL JOINT STUD COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE. SEPARATION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 33 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1986 Oldsmobile 88: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1986 Oldsmobile 88?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1986 Oldsmobile 88 is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1986 Oldsmobile 88 reliable?
The 1986 Oldsmobile 88 has 33 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1986 Oldsmobile 88 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1986 Oldsmobile 88 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1986 Oldsmobile 88 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Oldsmobile 88 problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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